Long time therefore abode they, to strengthen the new converts against the opposition they met with in the way of Christ, willingly partaking with them in their afflictions for Christ's sake. Speaking boldly; with great courage, and humble confidence, as knowing in whom they had believed. In the Lord;
1. In the Lord's cause, a business which he had sent them about. Secondly, And in the Lord's strength, who enabled them in it. The word of his grace; the gospel: first, Wherein the grace of God is manifested.
2. Whereby it is offered.
3. Wherewith, to such as receive, it is conveyed.
4. And out of grace disputed and allowed to some, hidden and withdrawn from others. Granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands; God, by his miraculous confirming the doctrine of the apostles, showed that it was from him.